BREAKING NEWS – CELL PHONE CALLS TO 911 TEMPORARILY DOWN ACROSS THE STATE

There are 911 issues presently in Cumberland County regarding citizens that call on their cell phones. If you have an emergency and need to call 911 for immediate help, call (931) 484-2230.

In Fairfield Glade call 931-484-3785 and press 1 for police, fire and EMS. Again do not hang up if it is an emergency. Call and press 1 when the recording starts. This will transfer you to a 911 dispatcher.

Internet and non emergency phone lines at the Roane County 911 Center are down. 911 lines are still operational. If you have an emergency and try to reach them and experience any delay keep trying and you will get through.

Overton/Pickett County – If you cannot get a call through to 911, dial 931-871-0292.

ALL OTHER COUNTIES – Call your local sheriff’s Department or police department main number.

Officials are working as fast as they can to correct the problem. Landline phones still work when calling 911.